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Data & AI Co-Op

Location: 

Buffalo, NY, US, 14213

Req ID:  40021
Segment:  Information Technology & Systems

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

 

Purpose Statement

We are seeking a motivated and curious Data + AI Co-Op to join our Enterprise Data & AI team. This full-time co-op opportunity is designed for a college student looking to gain hands-on experience working with modern data platforms, analytics, and emerging AI capabilities in a real-world enterprise environment.

 

You will work alongside data engineers, analysts, and AI practitioners to support the development of data pipelines, analytics solutions, and AI-powered solutions that drive business value across the organization.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

What You'll Do:

Assist in building and maintaining data pipelines that ingest, transform, and prepare data for analytics and AI use cases

· Support data profiling and quality checks to ensure trusted and reliable datasets

· Contribute to analytics and reporting solutions (e.g., dashboards, datasets, basic visualizations)

· Help prototype Agentic AI and Generative AI use cases, including design, testing, and evaluation

· Work with structured and unstructured data (e.g., tables, documents, text)

· Collaborate with team members to understand business problems and translate them into data-driven solutions

· Document processes, workflows, and learnings to support team knowledge sharing

 

What You'll Learn:

How enterprise data platforms are designed and operated (e.g., data ingestion → transformation → consumption)

· Exposure to modern tools and platforms such as Databricks, Python, and BI tools

· Fundamentals of AI/GenAI in business applications, including prompt engineering and evaluation

· Best practices in data governance, data modeling, and data quality

· How to work in an agile, cross-functional Data & AI team

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Required

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Information Systems
  • Engineering or a related field
  • Basic understanding of SQL and/or Python
  • Familiarity with data concepts (tables, joins, basic transformations)
  • Strong problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn
  • Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) during the co-op period
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Preferred (Nice to Have)

  • Exposure to tools like Databricks, Power BI, or similar platforms
  • Experience with data analysis, visualization, or small projects
  • Interest in AI, machine learning, or generative AI
  • Experience working with APIs or handling JSON data
  • Experience working with Git / Code Repositories & IDEs such as VSCode

 

COMPENSATION

In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.

 

Annual Range/Hourly Rate

$24.00 - $32.00

 

 

 

 

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity, standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

 

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Associate Experience Network at hrhelp@rich.com if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

BRINGING YOUR BEST SELF TO WORK.

As a family-owned company, caring for our associates—their whole selves—is a top priority. That’s why we provide benefits and tools to help our people balance the integration of work and life:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Health & financial benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Family planning support
  • Flexible work policy
  • Associate resource groups
  • Volunteering & community impact opportunities
  • Holiday gatherings
  • In-house taste tests (we are a food company after all)!

It’s all part of how we support our family of associates. Because in the company of family, all things are possible.

MEET RICH’S.

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $3.8 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.


Nearest Major Market: Buffalo

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